New Emergency Dispatch Academy Coming to NCC

Nash Community College in conjunction with Nash County Emergency Services will offer a new academy to prepare individuals to become Emergency Dispatchers. The academy is designed to train entry level dispatchers interested in applying for a job in a 911 center or those who have recently been hired. The two-month course is designed to give students necessary skills tools to participate as an effective member of a 911 dispatch team.

The Emergency Dispatch Academy features instructor led lectures, hands-on experience with a dispatch console, opportunities to participate in real life scenarios while learning essential multi-tasking techniques, and written assessments such as quizzes, module exams and a final exam. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to effectively operate within an Emergency 911 Center and will be able to function as vital link in the Emergency Response field. Pre-requisites for the course include a High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of a reading comprehension placement test.

Contact Olivia Moss at (252) 451-8355 or omoss@nashcc.edu or John Winstead (252) 451-8312 or jwinstead@nashcc.edu for a schedule of upcoming CPR and Emergency Dispatcher classes and registration information.